The review found Mr Black was not involved with Epstein’s criminal activities. Mr Black said at the time he deeply regretted his involvement with Epstein. On Monday, Mr Black said he strongly rejected claims by Ms Ganieva who accused him of defamation and subjecting her to sexual violence, calling her accusations “a work of fiction”. Mr Black also filed his own defamation lawsuit accusing Ms Ganieva, of running a “blatant” scheme to extort him of at least $100m in exchange for keeping quiet. Ms Ganieva’s lawsuit and Mr Black’s countersuit in a New York state court in Manhattan seek unspecified damages.

Source: Irish Independent July 20, 2021 23:09 UTC